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  • Actor Sarath Babu passes away at 71

    Actor Sarath Babu passes away at 71

    CHENNAI: Veteran actor Sarath Babu passed away due to health issues at a private hospital on Monday. He was 71.

    Reports suggested that the actor’s health condition was critical.He was receiving treatment for kidney and liver-related ailments for the past few weeks.

    In his career spanning over 200 films in five decades, Sarath Babu debuted in Telugu film industry with Rama Rajya (1973).

    His first Tamil film was Pattina Pravesam (1977), however he became popular among Tamil cinema lovers with K Balachander’s Nizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978).

    He played crucial roles in Rajini-starrers Annamalai (1991) and Muthu (1995) which turned out to be mass hits, and generated applause for the roles he essayed.

  • Suchandra Dasgupta died in a road accident

    Suchandra Dasgupta died in a road accident

    Bengali film industry actress Suchandra Dasgupta: Suchandra is a very familiar face on television. He was seen acting in several serials including Gauri L. She was also returning on Saturday after completing the shooting of the serial. A bad news is coming out from the Bengali film industry. A Bengali TV actress has died in a road accident while returning from shooting. According to sources, Suchandra Dasgupta was returning home after shooting on an ape bike on Saturday night. Meanwhile, a lorry hit his bike from behind near Ghospada of Baranagar police station. In this accident, the actress died on the spot. Due to the incident, traffic on BT Road was disrupted for some time. Later the police somehow brought the situation under control. The police have also arrested the killer lorry driver.
    Suchandra is quite a familiar face on television. He was seen acting in several serials including Gauri L. She was also returning on Saturday after completing the shooting of the serial. Local residents told that the actress was returning home on an app bike. A bicycle came in front of the bike on the signal near Badanagar Junction. The bike driver suddenly applied the brakes and Suchandra fell off the bike. At the same time a 10 wheeler crushed them from behind. The actress was wearing a helmet, in the accident that helmet broke into pieces. ,
    The release days of the film Adipurush are nearing. The film stars Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan in the roles of Lord Rama, Mother Sita and Ravana. The film’s new song ‘Jai Shri Ram Raja Ram’ has become a rage as soon as it is released. This song is composed by Ajay-Atul. Prabhas is seen in the avatar of Ram in the song. The lyrics of the song are written by Manoj Muntashir. This song was released with live orchestra. Now this video has become the most viewed video in the last 24 hours.
    At the launch, Ajay-Atul told that when they were launching the song, they felt a magical power at that time. Now this song has been viewed most times on YouTube in the last 24 hours. According to statistics, Adipurush has received 2,62,91,237 views and 4,84,186 likes, which has surpassed Akshay Kumar’s song Kya Log Tum Ko Pachhad Diya.
    Talking about the song at the launch, Ajay said that the name of the song is the inspiration for the song. This was the first song we composed for the film. When the film was offered to us, we were told about its scale. When we were composing the song, power and devotion automatically came to us on hearing the name of Shri Ram.
    Ajay said this was the first time that our song was released on such a large scale and we were shocked to see the live reactions of the audience. We are grateful that we have got the opportunity to create an anthem that will resonate with people in the years to come. During this, he also thanked lyricist Manoj Muntashir.
    After the release of the trailer of Adipurush, the fans have become impatient about the film. Now the song Jai Shri Ram has increased the excitement of the people four times. Many actors including Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan are going to be seen in this film directed by Om Raut. The film Adipurush is scheduled to hit the theaters on 16 June 2023, but it has been in constant headlines for several months before its release. After a lot of controversies and trolling, Adipurush now seems to be successful in its place among film fans.

  • Actress Ahana lost her temper when a fan touched her

    Actress Ahana lost her temper when a fan touched her

    Mumbai (IANS) | Actress Aahana Kumra, known for films like ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’, ‘Inside Edge’ and ‘Rangbaaz’, recently lost her temper after being touched by a fan. A video shared by a photographer shows how a fan touched his groin at an event in Mumbai. In the video, one of his fans can be seen rubbing his hand on his waist. The actress was left speechless. She turned to him and said: Don’t touch me!

    This video has gone viral. Several people came out on social media in support of the actress against the fan’s behaviour.

    Ahana’s fans were also angry with that person. Most of them wrote in the comment box that the actress was right.

    One of them commented: She is right. Self-respect is very important.

    Another wrote: It’s bang on!! Correct. Friends/fans need to understand that they cannot put their hands on someone’s back while taking pictures. Not cool.

    Another fan commented, another man touched her too, if a girl says no then it means no!!!!!!!

    Meanwhile, Ahana will be next seen in Faisal Hashmi’s ‘Cancer’ opposite Sharib Hashmi. He was last seen in ‘Salaam Venky’ which also starred Kajol and Vishal Jethwa.

    –IANS

  • ‘The Kerala Story’ to be screened at FTII

    ‘The Kerala Story’ to be screened at FTII

    MUMBAI: The makers of “The Kerala Story” have announced that a special screening of the movie will be held for the students of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

    Directed by Sudipto Sen, “The Kerala Story” depicts how women from Kerala were forced to convert and recruited by the terror group Islamic State (IS). It is produced by Vipul Shah’s Sunshine Pictures.

    “We are very excited to meet our own people there. This is the future of the industry that is getting ready in FTII. It would be very interesting and exciting to see how they are looking at ‘The Kerala Story’, and what they think of it. What they have understood and their viewpoint, which is the future’s viewpoint. It is going to be fun,” Shah said in a statement.

    The movie, which has polarised the political discourse in the country, was released in theatres on May 5.

    The West Bengal government had imposed a ban on the film on May 8, apprehending tensions among the communities. Theatres in Tamil Nadu had decided to stop its screening from May 7 onwards, citing the law-and-order situation and a poor audience turnout.

    On Thursday, the Supreme Court stayed the West Bengal government’s order banning the film in the state and asked Tamil Nadu to ensure the safety of the moviegoers.

    “The Kerala Story” stars Adah Sharma in the lead, along with actors Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani and Siddhi Idnani. Shah also serves as the creative director, and the co-writer of the film. The movie has so far raised over Rs 150 crore at the domestic box office.

  • ‘The Kerala Story’ producer donates Rs 51 lakh to ashram in the state

    ‘The Kerala Story’ producer donates Rs 51 lakh to ashram in the state

    MUMBAI: Following the release of ‘The Kerala Story’ in the UK, the team behind the film addressed the media to celebrate the success of the film. The film, according to its makers, is likely to cross the Rs 190-crore-mark in India today.

    ‘The Kerala Story’ has been facing the backlash of a certain political parties and groups that have claimed that the film is not based on facts, and propagates hatred against the Muslim community.

    The West Bengal government has declared a ban on ‘The Kerala Story’ in the state and in Tamil Nadu, exhibitors have withdrawn it from theatres, but the film has still become a commercial success.

    At the press conference, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film producer, claimed that uncovering the truth behind “this hidden scandal” was of paramount importance.

    People are trying to claim that this movie is a fake, the makers are lying and the film is filthy, which is not the case. The film is bigger than just the story of three girls, Shah said.

    Shah used the occasion to announce that he had donated Rs 51 lakh to the Aarsha Vidya Samajam Ashram, which takes care of survivors of religion conversion. The makers also invited 26 girls from the Ashram to interact with the media along with the film’s ensemble cast.

    ‘The Kerala Story’ follows the story of a group of women from the state who are converted to Islam and join the jihadist group ISIS.

    -IANS

  • Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha’s engagement venue near India Gate

    Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha’s engagement venue near India Gate

    MUMBAI: The date is almost here for actress Parineeti Chopra and Rajya Sabha MP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha’s engagement, which will be taking place near India Gate.

    A source told IANS that the venue for the much-talked about engagement between Parineeti and Raghav will take place near the iconic India Gate located in Central Delhi.

    The source added that Parineeti’s sister Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be landing in the National Capital tomorrow. However, there is no update about Priyanka’s husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie’s yet. Ahead of her engagement, the actress’s apartment in the Bandra area of Mumbai has been lit up with fairy lights.

    A video shared by paparazzi Viral Bhayani shows Parineeti apartment in Bandra’s high rise building lit up ahead of her engagement, which is set to take place on Saturday, May 13.

    Dating rumours between Raghav and Parineeti began last month when the two were pictured together in London and then in Mumbai. The two have often been pictured together at Mumbai and New Delhi airport.

    From picking up from the airport to going to restaurants together, Parineeti and Raghav have been seen together several times. However, the two have never declined or accepted their relationship.

    Meanwhile, on the work front, Parineeti will be seen sharing the screen with Diljit Dosanjh in the Imtiaz Ali directorial ‘Chamkila’. The film is said to be inspired by Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila.

    –IANS

  • Robert De Niro reveals name & photo of his seventh child on TV

    Robert De Niro reveals name & photo of his seventh child on TV

    LOS ANGELES: Veteran Hollywood star Robert De Niro is introducing his youngest child to the world. Days after making the announcement that he’s become a dad again at the age of 79, the actor has unveiled the first picture of the newborn and her name.

    Shared on “CBS Mornings”, the photograog gave the first official look at Robert and his girlfriend Tiffany Chen’s first child together, a baby girl named Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro, reports aceshowbiz.com.She was born on April 6.

    Relaying the news, co-host Gayle King, who just interviewed the dad of seven last week, said that he and his partner “are over the moon” about the newest member of the family. To the CBS News journalist, the actor also confirmed that the baby was planned.

    Robert first revealed that he just welcomed a seventh child during an interview with ET Canada.

    “I know you have six kids…,” reporter Brittnee Blair said, to which Robert replied, “Seven, actually. I just had a baby.”

    On Wednesday, May 10, Tiffany was seen for the first time with her newborn daughter. The martial arts trainer was photographed cradling the baby during a walk in New York City with a male friend.

    Robert also shares adoptive daughter Drena, 51, Raphael, 46, and 27-year-old twins Julian and Aaron with ex-wife Diahnne Abbott as well as Elliot, 24, and 11-year-old Helen Grace with second wife Grace Hightower.

  • I have been labeled controversial for speaking the truth: Sherlyn Chopra

    I have been labeled controversial for speaking the truth: Sherlyn Chopra

    Mumbai (IANS) | Actress Sherlyn Chopra is coming up with a hip-hop song that revolves around her controversial journey in Bollywood. Asked if she enjoys being controversial, she said: Truth is controversial and so when I speak the truth, I am labeled controversial! My upcoming rap song tells a lot about my roller-coaster journey in the industry. So this is really close to my heart and means more to me than any other project.

    Talking about the details of the song, Shalirn said that it has been shot in the outskirts of Mumbai and it is a fast paced and swag song.

    I am sure it is going to be hugely loved especially by the youngsters! I put my heart and soul into the rap song and its music video! I have worked out a lot to be in good shape for this song.

    Apart from the soon-to-be-released hip-hop song, Sherlyn will also be seen in three back-to-back short films and a web-series on the AOTT platform.

    –IANS

  • Anurag Kashyap said on ‘The Kerala Story’, it is absolutely wrong to ban

    Anurag Kashyap said on ‘The Kerala Story’, it is absolutely wrong to ban

    Mumbai (IANS) | Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has spoken about the ban on the recently released film ‘The Kerala Story’. Responding to the ban on ‘The Kerala Story’ in West Bengal on Wednesday, Kashyap tweeted, “Whether you agree with the film or not, whether it is propaganda or propaganda, it is wrong to ban it.”

    He also shared a quote from French philosopher Voltaire, which read: I do not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the end your right to say it.

    ‘The Kerala Story’ is currently in controversy as the film’s trailer claims that 32,000 girls from Kerala have gone missing and joined terrorist group ISIS. Later the makers of the film changed it to three women.

    Anurag Kashyap tweeted that it is absolutely wrong to ban a film, even if it is propaganda. He asked people to watch ‘Rumor’, which speaks against the misuse of social media and how implicit bias is weaponized to create hatred and unrest.

    You want to fight propaganda, he tweeted. Then visit ‘Afwah’ which talks about the misuse of social media. It is running in theatres. Your voice is strong. Go make a point. This is the right way to fight.

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently directed the state’s Chief Secretary to ensure that the film ‘The Kerala Story’ is removed from all screens.

  • ‘Modern Love Chennai’ to be out on this date

    ‘Modern Love Chennai’ to be out on this date

    CHENNAI: And the wait is over. ‘Modern Love Chennai’ has got a release date. Modern Love Chennai, an upcoming anthology, is the third Indian adaptation of an internationally acclaimed original anthology helmed by John Carney.

    Following Modern Love Mumbai and Modern Love Hyderabad, the makers announced that ‘Modern Love Chennai’ will be out on May 18 on Prime Video.

    The anthology includes the following episodes:

    “Lalagunda Bommaigal” – Directed by Rajumurugan, music composed by Sean Roldan, features Sri Gouri Priya, Vasudevan Murali, and Vasundhara.

    “Imaigal” – Directed by Balaji Sakthivel, music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, features Ashok Selvan and T.J. Bhanu.

    “Kaadhal Enbadhu Kannula Heart Irukkura Emoji” – Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar, music composed by G.V.Prakash Kumar, features Ritu Varma, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Pawan Alex, and Aniiruth Kanakarajan.

    “Margazhi” – Directed by Akshay Sundher, music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features Sanjula Sarathi, Chu Khoy Sheng, and Srikrishna Dayal.

    “Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal” – Directed by Bharathiraja, music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features Kishore, Ramya Nambessan, and Vijayalakshmi. “Ninaivo Oru Paravai” – Directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features Wamiqa and PB.

    “After the successful launch of Modern Love Mumbai and Modern Love Hyderabad, we are excited to bring the third Indian edition of the well-acclaimed international franchise, Modern Love, to our service. At Prime Video, we are constantly working towards bringing locally rooted stories that have a universal appeal,” said Aparna Purohit, head of India Originals, Prime Video.

    “Love stories and rom-coms have never been my cup of tea. Thus, Modern Love Chennai was an interesting challenge. It has been a pleasure to partner with Prime Video to bring the latest Indian edition to the viewers,” said Thiagarajan Kumararaja, creator of the series and writer-director of one of the episodes.